How far is Kansas City, KS from Osage County, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Osage County, KS is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Douglas County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Osage County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Osage County.
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Start on the route
45 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
86 m · 14 sec · Armstrong Avenue
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Turn right onto North 7th Street Trafficway
1.3 mi · 3 min · North 7th Street Trafficway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
54.3 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
6.7 mi · 7 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina
999 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South
726 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
155 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Burlingame Road
2048 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Burlingame Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 42nd Street
93 m · 13 sec · Southwest 42nd Street
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Take the ramp right
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto West 217th Street
2.3 mi · 9 min · West 217th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lewelling Road
2651 ft · 2 min · South Lewelling Road
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Continue on West 221st Street
116 m · 17 sec · West 221st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 221st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Osage County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
54.3 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Osage County?
The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kanwaka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Kansas City and 44.7 miles from Osage County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage County.
Stop Ideas Near Kanwaka
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kanwaka.
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Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Osage County. Straight-line distance: 67.2 mi (108.14 km).
#1 Kansas City
The second most populous city in Kansas.
| Population | 152,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.1141700, -94.6274600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Osage County
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 15,770 |
| Coordinates | 38.6523300, -95.7269500 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osage County (-95.72695, 38.65233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.00 | $12.60 | $25.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $18.95 | $37.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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